Italian artisan distillery inspired by pop culture
Distilleria Mezzanotte is the first artisanal distillery in Pesaro, founded in 2021 by Alex Bartolucci (Master Distiller) and Giacomo Bracci (Art Director).
Mezzanotte Spirits is our independent brand born from a passion for quality Italian spirits, pop culture and the desire to tell authentic stories through artisanal gin, bitters, liqueurs, vodka and absinthe .
A Dream Born at Midnight
In 2020, while the world stopped, we decided to dream: we wanted to create something of our own, authentic and narrative.
This is how Distilleria Mezzanotte was born, a few steps from the sea of Pesaro, where artisan tradition, technology and storytelling meet.
Who is behind Midnight?
Alex Bartolucci – Master Distiller
Born in 1989, Alex grew up surrounded by family cooking and scents. His passion for distillation comes from his grandfather, who secretly distilled grappa in the cellar of his home, and is strengthened with experiences between Italy and Australia.
Today he leads the production: he selects botanicals, creates recipes and distills by mixing modern and traditional techniques, with his companion "Percival" artisanal Müller Brennereianlagen still and high-tech Swiss precision instruments such as the Rotavapor Büchi R-300.
Giacomo Bracci – Art Director
Born in 1988, Giacomo has a background in graphic design studies, branding and photography for Cultural Heritage and years of work experience in the world of high fashion between shots, social media and high end retouching.
In the distillery he takes care of communication and visual identity, designs labels and transforms each bottle into a small graphic journey inspired by anime, video games and mythology .
It is not possible to separate him from his laptop and smartphone
Italian Spirits with a Story to Tell
We produce artisanal gins, bitters and premium vodkas created to excite.
From Gin Mezzanotte (Best Gin in Europe and Best Gin in Italy), Gin Atlantide , Gin Arcadia , Amaro Criminale , Amaro Spietato , Vodka Sciamano , Assenzio Astrale and Bitter profondo : each bottle is conceived as a story, a tribute to our passions and to pop culture.
→ Find out why spirits and pop go together
Every detail counts
We produce everything internally, without third parties. We use only selected botanicals , we work with 100% renewable energy and we limit waste. Each recipe is born from a story or a legend: the cocoa in Gin Mezzanotte recalls childhood, the oranges evoke teenage summers, the lime the desire to explore .
→ Discover our production method
International Awards
- The Gin Guide Awards 2024: Best Coastal Gin - Gin Atlantis
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The Gin Guide Awards 2023 :
World's Best Emerging Distillery
Best Italian Gin - Gin Midnight
Best European Gin - Gin Midnight
Best Contemporary Gin - Gin Atlantide - Craft Gin Club UK 2024 : Gin of the Month
- Italy Food Awards 2024 : Special Mention
- IWSC 2022 : Silver Medal - Gin Mezzanotte
- London Spirits Competition 2022 : Silver Medal - Gin Mezzanotte
Sustainability and ethical production
We distill only with energy from renewable sources , moving with electric vehicles made in Italy. Each ingredient and supplier is carefully selected. We believe that producing spirits today also means having an ethical and sustainable vision.
→ Discover our commitment to sustainability
Why Choose Mezzanotte Spirits
Because a spirit is not just a drink: it is a sensory and emotional journey . Our spirits are designed for those who love to discover, for those who are curious and want to drink well… but also to imagine more .
→ Contact us or come visit us in Pesaro
Welcome to Distilleria Mezzanotte.
Here, every drop tells a story. And the next one could be yours.
